Ever come across recipe directions telling you to bind bake pie crust? If you've ever made some of my personal favorite recipes like this Silky Chocolate Pie or Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie, you ...

You ought to have all the tools in your pie baking toolbelt you can manage. Blind baking and par-baking are tools for making ...

If you're making a pie with a custard or cream filling that doesn't need much (if any) oven time, you may need to blind bake the crust. "Blind baked crusts," explains "Black Girl Baking" author ...

Bake until the edges of the crust are very lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Remove the pie weights and parchment paper. Use a fork to prick holes in the bottom of the crust. Return the crust to ...